US4068779A
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Foamed plastic cooler and handle combination
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-12-01
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Granted: 1978-01-17
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Expires: 1995-12-01
Abstract
Abstract A foamed plastic cooler and handle combination comprising a foamed plastic container having an essentially upright side wall, the exterior of the side wall including a downwardly facing shoulder extending at least partially around the side wall, a frame lying adjacent the exterior of the side wall immediately below the downwardly facing shoulder and extending perimetrically around the exterior of the side wall of the container, and a flexible, continuous rope handle threaded through apertures in the frame. The container is lifted by the flexible rope, and the force required to lift the container and its contents is distributed along the downwardly facing shoulder on the exterior of the side wall of the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael P. Canfield
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:25
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A foamed plastic cooler and handle combination which comprises: a foamed plastic cooler having an upwardly extending side wall, the exterior of the side wall including a downwardly facing shoulder extending at least partially around the side wall, the side wall having a first portion lying immediately below the shoulder, the first portion comprising four flat surfaces intersecting at approximately right angles; frame means for engaging the downwardly facing shoulder, said frame means including a pair of apertures located along each of the four flat surfaces, said frame means including a support member which extends perimetrically about the foamed plastic cooler adjacent the downwardly facing shoulder; and handle means attached to said frame means for permitting said foamed plastic cooler to be lifted, said handle means comprising a flexible member, the flexible member of said handle means being continuous in passing through each of the pair of apertures of said frame means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A foamed plastic cooler and handle combination which comprises: a foamed plastic cooler having an upwardly extending side wall, the exterior of the side wall including a downwardly facing shoulder extending at least partially around the side wall, the side wall having a first portion lying immediately below the shoulder, the first portion comprising four flat surfaces intersecting at approximately right angles; frame means for engaging the downwardly facing shoulder, said frame means including a pair of apertures located along each of the four flat surfaces, said frame means including a support member which extends perimetrically about the foamed plastic cooler adjacent the downwardly facing shoulder; and handle means attached to said frame means for permitting said foamed plastic cooler to be lifted, said handle means comprising a flexible member, the flexible member of said handle means being continuous in passing through each of the pair of apertures of said frame means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
99 words
The combination of claim 1 in which: said frame means includes adjusting means for adjusting the perimetric length of the support member to exert pressure against the side wall of said cooler when the perimetric length is sufficiently reduced, thereby securing said support member to said cooler; and said frame means further includes a plurality of gripping elements attached to said frame means and extending inwardly toward the cooler from said frame means, the gripping elements being imbedded in the side wall of said cooler when said frame means is positioned to engage the shoulder of the side wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said frame means includes adjusting means for adjusting the perimetric length of the support member to exert pressure against the side wall of said cooler when the perimetric length is sufficiently reduced, thereby securing said support member to said cooler.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-01-16 | 1981-07-18 | 1982-01-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-16 | 1985-07-18 | 1986-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-16 | 1989-07-18 | 1990-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |